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MA H813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Connolly

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Citizens aged 16 or 17 would be permitted to register and vote in municipal elections in Massachusetts
  • Citizens aged 16 or 17 would be permitted to vote in presidential primaries, but only if the political party holding the primary consents to their participation
  • Eligible 16 and 17-year-olds must be residents of the city or town where they register and not be disqualified due to corrupt election practices
  • Amends Chapter 51 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding two new paragraphs establishing these voting rights

Legislative Description

Expanding democratic participation

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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